Pumpkin Patch Take II

Of course, this trip to the Pumpkin Patch didn't actually involve Pumpkins. Instead there were ponies to mount, animals to pet, trains to ride, and snacks to eat.

Farm Store and Pumpkin Patch

This last weekend we decided to make a visit to our local Farm Store. I am not sure why I get the urge to visit these stores in the fall. Perhaps I'm genetically trained to collect the bounty of the harvest, or maybe I just like a good deal. We bought tomatoes, corn, apples, pears, a pumpkin, and several types of peppers and squash, all for about $20. I'll have to admit that the timing is great, because I am trying to keep up with making baby food as fast as Alex can eat it. He is quite the 'chunky monkey,' as Gabe calls him, and eats at least 4 ounces, 3 times a day. Here are some photos of our adventure.

This counts as a bath.

Forget spring, we just hit summer. The high was 87 degrees in the Grove. Gabe enjoyed the pool, but only a little after exclaiming that it was too small and was for "babies." Guess that we will be pool shopping this week. Alex enjoyed a sunny day in his bouncy chair as well.

Spring Break Adventure #3

A day at the McMinnville park with Mom, Dad, and Alex. Apparently when you live in Forest Grove, the closet Wal-Mart is in McMinnville, and I just can't let a good gift card go to waste. We also stopped by the Linfield bookstore and got Gabe his first football jersey. We are so ready for September!

Spring Break Adventure #2

A day at the Zoo with Uncle Travis, Mom, and Alex.


And Alex slept the whole time.

Spring Break Adventure #1

Here I am, playing blog catch-up again. I am constantly amazed at how fast the days can pass!
Here are photos of Gabe's trip to the Children's Museum with Uncle Ryan and Lauren. Apparently, Lauren has the same problem I do, and manages to always be the one behind the camera lens instead of in front!

Furniture In, Toddler...Not So Much

So we did finish putting Gabe's room together this week. And he lasted exactly 22 minutes in bed the first night. After repeatedly getting up and announcing "I Waked Up!" we gave up and tossed him back into the crib. We figured a weeknight was not such a good idea, so we'll try again tonight, now that it's Friday, and we can all sleep in.
Here are the last photos of the room, completely put together.

Mission Complete

So Gabe's Big Boy room is finally done. Here are some photos of the completed project. Good thing I had my little "helper" to vacuum for me. You'll notice that there is no furniture in it yet. Perhaps I can convince my husband to move the furniture from the garage to the room sometime before I give birth. That would be super.

Big Boy Room

So Gabe's Big Boy room has been in progress for several weeks now, but as I am losing both momentum and flexibility, it is time to be done. Here are some photos of the work in progress. Granted, we are a little further along now than the photos show, and plan to be done by Sunday. I will update as soon as the room is complete.

Snow Day- Take II

OK- So the first 12 inches of snow were fun, but the last 4, well that was just rediculous. Here are some photos of Gabe 'helping' Daddy sweep of the deck and susequently falling off the end into the piled snow.
Funny thing is, he was madder at me for bringing him back in the house than he was at falling in the snow!

To the Zoo

Because this weekend was so beautiful, I decided to take Gabe to the Zoo. Hopefully this will not be the last of the season, as these trips are always so much fun.

He is learning things so fast, it's like every time is the first time. Sadly, Chris had to work, but Lauren was in town (hanging out while Uncle Ryan was at drill).

Watching the penguins.

Showing us what a Gorilla says.

Comparing himself to a Sun Bear.

And visiting the new baby Elephant. A must see! It was amazing to watch the "ladies" all helping gout in the care of this little one. You couldn't even tell who the biological mom was, as they were all "mommies."

Soaking up the last bits of summer

Gabe and Andrew, taking a break

A few weeks ago Hillsboro held a "Tour of Parks" bicycle event. This was about 2 hours of riding from park to park. I think the Gabe and Andrew had a great time, well, when they weren't sleeping or fighting. Gabe, of course, wouldn't wear his helmet- something about 'messing up his do.' Thank goodness Grandpa Jerry was there to haul them both, I don't think that I could have made it!

Playtime

Papa Bob and Dada built Gabe a new outdoor playhouse (thank god it doesn't go in my living room). He loves hanging out on his 'front porch' and playing house. So fun!

Too much fun

After a morning of playing with buddies Glen and Maddox, Gabe was way past due for a nap. Needless to say, he woke up hungry!